Today is the launch of the Android 15 first public beta. The world’s leading mobile operating system is about to release several exciting features and features. Although some prominent features are absent, the Pixel 8 series beta version brings significant changes.
Top 10 Android 15 Features
Enhanced Satellite Connectivity
The new version of Android supports satellite and expands the capability of the system to link to the stratosphere. Android 15 improves satellite compatibility and networking, and the system enables easy-to-use user interface components for satellite connection in all apps. SMS and RCS interaction tools can transmit and accept messages from the orbital network, including, but not precisely for, emergency uses.
Partial Screen Sharing
Screen Sharing Just as Android 14 has tiny screen sharing on pixels, the Android 15 feature screen sharing is accessible the entire Android ecosystem. Users can now share or record specific app windows, facilitating troubleshooting, tutorials, and more. Additionally, apps are now notified when screen recording is active, ensuring seamless transitions and uninterrupted recordings.
Edge-to-Edge App Experiences
In Android 15, Google is pushing to make all app experiences edge-to-edge, which could mean that apps will launch in fullscreen by default to utilize the full display real estate—just like iOS.
Notification Cooldown
Android 15 attempts to address the first problem with the “Notification cooldown.” This auto-lowering feature reduces the volume level and frequency of alerts for the same app that comes after each other. The feature is currently not present in the beta, but it will likely help users with the second negligent Android experience.
Revamped Volume Controls
Google has redesigned Android’s volume control interface for Android 15, giving it thicker, pill-shaped sliders, among other changes. There is now an option to mute the audio stream entirely with a single tap, as the volume slider goes up and down, and the panel can collapse, albeit only during media playback, for a cleaner appearance.
Improved Bluetooth Management
With Android 15, users can see, connect/disconnect the connected Bluetooth devices or start the process of pairing a new accessory through the Bluetooth tile in the Quick Settings, making the function more accessible and user-oriented.
Advanced PDF Reader
The PDF reader embedded into Android 15 has also been improved with adding annotation functionality, the possibility of filling in a form, text lookup, and a capacity to read password-protected files; its users have a more robust tool for viewing documents.
App Archiving via Settings
A quirky addition to the platform is the option to archive an app from Settings. Hence, apps that are seldom used can be archived from device Settings, eliminating the need to access the Play Store to perform the function.
